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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,893.63, 2,611.54 and 1,230.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,893.63, 2,611.54 and 1,230.72 is: 1,697.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,893.63 : 2,611.54 = 1,230.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,893.63/2,611.54 = 1,230.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,893.63x = 2,611.54 × 1,230.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,893.63x = 3,214,074.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,214,074.51/1,893.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.31

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